JOB TITLE: LPN
Pain Center
General Summary of Duties:
- Identifies and evaluates patient needs by way of telephone triage.
- Administers medication including injections; documents medication given or prescribed by ordering physician as required by specialty.
- Identifies patient and family education needs and provides instruction.
- Recognizes and responds to emergency situations as appropriate.
- Adheres to nursing policy and procedures when documenting information in patient's medical record.
- Facilitates the flow of patients to maintain the integrity of the physician's office.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Current licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in the state of Kansas.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required and/or obtained within 60 days of hire.
- Previous experience in a clinic or pain management setting strongly preferred.
- Knowledge of pain management techniques, medications, and procedures desirable.
- Proficiency with EMR systems and Microsoft Office products.
